Over the last decade conflicts, instability and climate-related disasters such as those in Syria, Pakistan, Yemen, Central America and the Ukraine have resulted in significant mass migration and had profoundly negative impacts on mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. Different parts of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement have responded along with other organisations. This Research Carnival provides an opportunity to bring together those who have been working in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to showcase and share their experiences of undertaking research, monitoring and evaluation in conflict and migration settings to assist with our learning for the future.
The IFRC’s Psychosocial Reference Centre (IFRC PS Centre) will host the Research Carnival but those attending will need to pay for their meals, transfers, flights and hotels.
Attending
If you would like to join us, please email Sarah Davidson, British Red Cross: SDavidson@redcross.org.uk and Sarah Kate van der Walt, IFRC PS Centre: sawal@rodekors.dk the co-chairs of the IFRC’s Research Network with the title of your email: Research Carnival Attendee before 31st May. Please include which organization(s) you are affiliated to and which country you are based in/mostly work with. Sarah and Sarah Kate will send you details of the hotels the IFRC PS Centre has special rates if requested.
The Carnival will begin at 14:00hrs Central European Time on Monday 11th September and conclude at 13:00hrs Central European Time on Wednesday 13th September.
Presenting
The Carnival will begin at 14:00hrs Central European Time on Monday 11th September and conclude at 13:30hrs Central European Time on Wednesday 13th September. If you would like to present, please complete the form on the link here before midday Central European Time on 12th April. Applicants will receive communication by 30th June if their submission was successful. Completed forms will be selected based on relevance to the title and work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and to ensure good representation of contexts and geographical locations.